| 摘要 |
The invention discloses a method, a system and an apparatus for supplying gas to a consumers property via a consumer service conduit 2. The apparatus comprises a gas input means 4 constructed and arranged to conveying gas from the consumer service connection conduit into the property; and a pressurizing means 20 in fluid communication with the gas input means and selectively operable to modify the gas pressure and/or gas flow rate. The pressurising means acts like a gas booster, increasing the pressure downstream of the pressurising means. This increase in pressure can ensure there is a constant desired pressure received at the property allowing for gas appliances to operate. This pressurising means can be a compressor. The apparatus may also include a controller which will operate the pressurising means based on one or more supply conditions such as when an input pressure has fallen below a certain amount. It can also include a gas sensing means to detect leakage from the atmosphere into the gas flow path. The apparatus may also be connected to a gas meter to determine payment. |
